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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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